Sintering of Systems with Interacting Components

By A.P. Savitskii

Materials Science Foundations (monograph series), Volumes 57–58

The aim of this publication is to acquaint those readers who are interested in the fundamentals of powder materials sintering, with the latest scientific achievements which are important to its successful practice. The book contains new information, not previously known in the West, as well as offering a totally fresh view of this vital issue. The work discloses to western eyes a new scientific trend in the science of sintering systems with interacting components; a trend of which many experts are unaware. The new approach will considerably enrich and advance investigations into the theory and practice of sintering and aid their further development.

A superficial survey of the book may give the impression that it is devoted to the investigation of the peculiarities of certain individual systems during sintering. Such an impression would be entirely false, because the concrete systems were mainly selected as archetypal examples via which to demonstrate the successful outcome of applying the new concepts. More detailed acquaintance with the book will convince the reader that it furnishes a deep understanding of the processes taking place during sintering in the stage where chemical equilibrium of the system is established. This largely unrecognized stage is the principal one in interacting systems.

The essence of the new concepts is explained as simply as possible, and in every detail, and is sure to be welcomed by researchers and specialists, as well as by students and practicing engineers.

Trans Tech Publications, 209 pages, softcover, 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-87849-150-6

Item #9033     Prices: List $166    APMI $157    MPIF $157

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Sintering of Ceramics

By Mohamed N. Rahaman

Sintering of Ceramics provides the only comprehensive treatment of the theories and principles of sintering and their application to the production of advanced ceramics with the required target microstructure. Stemming from the author’s bestselling text, Ceramic Processing and Sintering, this book includes additional material selected from many sources, providing a single comprehensive volume of all aspects of sintering theory and practice. While the emphasis is on the sintering of ceramics, the book is also useful for the sintering of metals and other materials because of the comprehensive treatment.

Starting with a review of sintering fundamentals such as diffusion and defect chemistry, the book continues with a detailed treatment of solid-state sintering, viscous sintering of amorphous materials, grain growth and microstructural evolution in solid-state materials, and liquid-phase sintering. Special topics include sintering difficulties such as constrained sintering of composites, adherent thin films, and multilayers; solid solution additives and their role in microstructure control, morphological stability of continuous phases and thin films; and sintering with concurrent reaction or crystallization. The treatment concludes with coverage of practical methods for improving sintering techniques, the effects of process variables on sintering behavior, and applications of sintering to the development of advanced ceramics.

Sintering of Ceramics provides an up-to-date text for a senior undergraduate, introductory graduate or continuing education course in sintering, as well as an ideal reference text for scientists and engineers involved in the research, development, and manufacture of ceramics or powder metallurgy products.

• Emphasizes the importance of fundamental theories, principles, and methods for improving sintering techniques and microstructural control
• Includes numerous examples and data from approximately 25 tables and 300 figures to provide comprehensive background knowledge of the field
• Brings together more than 500 references used to support the discussion and provide for further study
• Contains a set of homework problems at the end of each chapter to extend the reader’s understanding of the principles and applications

CRC Press, 388 pages, 2007
ISBN: 9780849372865   ISBN 10: 0849372860
Item #9030
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SINTERING

Densification, Grain Growth & Microstructure

By Suk-Joong L. Kang

Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this book offers an unrivalled introduction to sintering and sintering processes for students of materials science and engineering, and practicing engineers in industry. The book is unique in providing a complete grounding in the principles of sintering and equal coverage of the three key sintering processes: densification, grain growth and microstructure. Students and professional engineers alike will be attracted by the emphasis on developing a detailed understanding of the theory and practical processes of sintering, the balanced coverage of ceramic and metal sintering, and the accompanying examination questions with selected solutions.

Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann 265 pages, hardcover, 2005

ISBN 0-7506- 6385-5

Item #C9012 PRICES:          LIST $95          APMI/MPIF $90

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Sintering Theory and Practice

Written by Randall M. German
This practical guide to sintering considers the fact that while the bonding process improves strength and other engineering properties of the compacted material, inappropriate methods of control may lead to cracking, distortion and other defects. It provides a working knowledge of sintering, and shows how to avoid problems while accounting for variables such as particle size, maximum temperature, time at that temperature and other factors that may cause changes in processing.

The book describes the fundamental atomic events that govern the transformation from particles to solid, covers all forms of the sintering process, and provides a summary of many actual production cycles. Building from the ground up, it begins with definitions and progresses to measurement techniques--easing the transition, especially for students, into advanced topics such as single-phase solid-state sintering, microstructure changes, the complications of mixed particles, and pressure-assisted sintering.

1996, John Wiley
Hardcover
Item # N9055
ISBN #0-471-05786-X
Price $155    APMI/MPIF Price $147

Contents Include:

• Introduction to Sintering
• Sintering Measurement Techniques
• Solid-State Sintering Fundamentals
• Microstructure and Processing Relations in Solid-State Sintering
• Solid-State Sintering of Mixed Powders
• Liquid Phase Sintering
• Pressure-Assisted Sintering
• Novel Sintering Techniques
• Sintering Atmospheres
• Sintering Practice
• Future Directions
• Appendix: Data Relevant to Sintering Studies
  
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2001 Part 5 - Sintering, Sinter Hardening, De-Lubrication,
Dimensional Change Control